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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU

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Impactful interdisciplinary research on the contribution of the arts towards the wellbeing of people across the lifespan. Led by Professor Vicky Karkou linktr.ee/artswellehu

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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
That's a wrap on our Arts4Us year 2 celebration event! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today's event such a success. It was fantastic to connect, share ideas, and create memorable moments (and art) together.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Just over a week to go until our Arts4Us event and we can't wait to welcome you! 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🔗 Find out more: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/06... 🎟️ Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
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Edge Hill to host major celebration for research project | Edge Hill University
Edge Hill is set to host a free event on Saturday 27 June, to mark the successful conclusion of the second year of Arts4Us.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We’re excited to share a special message from Prof Vicky Karkou about our Arts4Us event on the 27th June. youtu.be/HmjRsLM1b4w
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We’re delighted to invite you to a curated selection of powerful stories from *This is Also Motherhood* by Carolyn Mendelsohn which will be exhibited in at Edge Hill University on Friday 26th June 14:00 -16:00. Book here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We're excited to share the programme for our Arts4Us event on the 27th June. Here's your first look at the programme 👇 🗓️ 27th June 🕐10:00 - 17:00 📍Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🎥 As excitement builds for this year’s Arts4Us Event, here’s a look back at some moments from last year. Haven’t secured your place for this year? Now’s the time! We can’t wait to welcome everyone 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🎟️https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4us-event-june-2026/
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Just one month to go until our Arts4Us event! We can't wait to bring everyone together for an engaging day. If you haven't registered yet, now's the perfect time to secure your spot 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🎟️ www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
'Shakespeare, Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness' brought together our amazing Arts4Us consortia and steering group members, and actors Ashleigh Nugent and Ben Crystal, alongside fellow thespian Christopher Bailey who co-produced the performance with Young Arts4Us.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our annual Arts4Us event returns this June, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Join us on the 27th June as we celebrate creativity, community, and connection 🌟 📅 27th June 🕑 10:00 - 17:00 📍 Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️ Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Yesterday was a fantastic day for the Arts4Us project! In the afternoon, our Arts4Us team met with co-investigators to review progress, discuss the project’s key findings so far, and map out the next steps as the project continues to develop.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Have you booked your place for Shakespeare, Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness at Shakespeare North Playhouse? This is a free event, but booking in advance is essential as spaces are limited. shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/shakes...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
For those who missed our seminar last week, the recording is now available on our website 🔗 www.edgehill.ac.uk/research/hea...
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Past events | RCAW | Edge Hill University
The hub of past and archived Research Centre for the Arts events, including the Arts for the Blues Stakeholder and Training event (2022).
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We are trying to understand if online mental health support is reaching marginalised and disadvantaged young people. Click below to see the booklet with findings from our recent review, co-designed with young people, parents and practitioners. heyzine.com/flip-book/32...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
🌟The latest Arts4Us newsletter is here! In this issue, we share recent progress, project highlights, and details about upcoming events
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Join us for our hybrid seminar delivered by Professor Frank Röhricht. 📅 26th February, 12:00 - 13:00 📍 Edge Hill University Campus, Ormskirk 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 📨 Contact FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk for more information
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
For those who missed our music therapy for displaced people seminar last week, the recording is now available on our website: www.edgehill.ac.uk/research/hea...
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Past events | RCAW | Edge Hill University
The hub of past and archived Research Centre for the Arts events, including the Arts for the Blues Stakeholder and Training event (2022).
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our online seminar 'Music Therapy with Displaced Persons - Exploring Trauma, Transformation and Cultural Connections' is taking place this week! 📅29th January 2026 🕛12:00pm - 13:00pm 💻Microsoft Teams Please email FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk to register!
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
As we begin the new year following the winter break, we’re pleased to share an update from our Director. Below, Prof Vicky Karkou reflects on recent activity at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and what lies ahead.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Day 2 of training complete! 🎉 NHS practitioners from various trusts have now finished their Arts for the Blues training and are officially ready to start delivery for the ABC:F project. Read more on the ABC:F here: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Day one of Arts for the Blues training with NHS practitioners is complete! We're excited to return tomorrow and continue building on today’s momentum. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
A second significant, NIHR funded project is now ready to go live. Our flagship intervention Arts for the Blues will be delivered in person as a mental health intervention for children and young people in Mental Health Services. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
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Funding boost for mental health programme | Edge Hill University
The Arts for the Blues programme, developed to support people with depression through creative arts, has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities @mobcommassets.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In September 2025, MobCommAssets & TheNCCH, in association with Prof. Vicky Karkou and @artswellehu.bsky.social, held a webinar about the role of creative health associates. Head over to our website for more information & a recording of the event => ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...
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The National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
On Monday's ITV Granada Reports, our very own Prof Vicky Karkou, a world expert in Arts and Wellbeing, featured in a powerful segment discussing the huge mental health benefits of making something with your hands. Watch the full interview here: orlo.uk/WrN0P
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
📽️ Back in September, we filmed something special... and tonight you get to see it! Tune in to ITV Granada Reports tonight at 6pm to catch Prof Vicky Karkou talking about all the great work happening at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at Edge Hill University!
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
It’s been another busy and productive year at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing. From new collaborations and publications to events, funding successes, and community partnerships, we’re proud of what’s been achieved so far. 🔗 Read the full update here: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
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A year at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing | Edge Hill University
Professor Vicky Karkou provides an update on the past year's work by the team at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🌟 Our Arts4Us project has been making great progress over the past few months and we are excited to share the latest Arts4Us newsletter!
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
🌍💚 As Adolescent Health Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on this year’s theme: “Thriving Inside and Out: Strengthening Adolescent Physical and Mental Health” We wanted to highlight 2 amazing projects taking place that are making a difference to adolescent mental health
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Over the past few weeks, our Arts4Us questionnaire has been circulating on social media, and we’ve been blown away by the response so far! There's still time to complete the questionnaire: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t... Thank you for being part of this important work!
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
As a celebration for Mental Health Day, we are excited to announce our new NIHR funding to develop the Arts for the Blues as a digital mental health intervention for children and young people. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
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NIHR funds digital mental health initiative for children | Edge Hill University
On World Mental Health Day, Edge Hill University is proud to announce it has been awarded significant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop e-Arts-for-the-...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
We’re excited to spread the word about the upcoming Breaking Down Barriers Workshop, led by DanceSyndrome. Join them for an online workshop for creative industry professionals who want practical tools to make their creative spaces more inclusive for everyone! dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
This week, our team gathered with our incredible Arts4us Co-Investigators for a vibrant and productive planning day. We reflected on progress, mapped out next steps, and true to the project’s spirit, made space for creative expression to spark fresh thinking 🎨🗣️📝
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Calling Professionals supporting Young People’s Mental Health! Our Arts4Us team are looking for your input to help shape our findings! 📝 Take the short questionnaire here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
📢Calling Professionals supporting Young People’s Mental Health. The Arts4Us project is exploring how to improve access to arts activities that support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Complete the questionnaire here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The Arts4Us project team gathered last week to align on goals and map out the next year of the project. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect, strategise, and build momentum for what’s next. Here’s to a productive year ahead! #Arts4Us #ProjectPlanning #EdgeHill
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Our team had a busy and exciting day yesterday 👀 We can’t reveal all the details just yet… but here’s a little sneak peek 👇
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Our centre Director Prof Vicky Karkou had a wonderful trip training colleagues and students on Arts for the Blues at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. #Arts4theBlues #KnowledgeExchange
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Calling Professionals supporting Young People’s Mental Health! Our Arts4Us team are looking for your input to help shape our findings! 📝 Take the short questionnaire here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Calling Professionals supporting Young People’s Mental Health, we'd love to hear from you! The Arts4Us project is exploring how to improve access to arts activities that support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
A taste from the end of year event for the Arts4Us project is captured beautifully in this blog written by our postdoc fellow Robyn Dowlen and one of our project managers Ken Fletcher and posted by the National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH). ncch.org.uk/blog/mca-art...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Our 'Critique of the critique: Towards a more nuanced evaluation of current research on the health outcomes of arts-based interventions' is out now! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Comment on 'Can arts-based interventions improve health? A conceptual and methodological critique' by Skov and Nadal - A critique of the critique: Towards a more nuanced evaluation of current research...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Vicky Karkou and some of our Arts4Us team spent the day at Bangor University with Rhiannon Tudor Edwards and the CHEME team, sharing projects, strengthening collaboration, and exploring future directions. Our team left full of inspiration and ideas as Arts4Us moves into its second year.
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Yesterday, our Research Centre Director, Prof Vicky Karkou joined an incredible gathering at the Dance Research Matters Festival at Coventry University, celebrating the creativity and impact of dance research!
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
What a day it's been at our Arts4Us event! From engaging panel discussions to hands on workshops, the energy was high and the insights were invaluable Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and we hope to see you next time
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We're 5 days away from our Arts4Us event, and we couldn't wait any longer to give you a look at what's coming. Here's your first look at the event programme 👇 🗓️ 28th June 🕐10:00 - 17:00 📍Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
A colourful image featuring red, yellow, green, blue and purple boxes filled with the event programme, reading: 
Registration from 9:30 
Event Opening, 10:00 -10:25
Kevin Turner MBE Keynote, 10:25 – 11:00
Break, 11:00 – 11:30
Project presentations or interactive workshops, 11:30-12:30
Lunch, 12:30 – 13:30
Christopher Bailey Keynote, 13:30
Transition break, 14:15 – 14:30
Panel Discussions or interactive workshops, 14:30 – 15:30
Break 15:30 – 16:00
Sian Brand keynote, 16:00 – 16:55
Closing with Vicky Karkou, 16:55 – 17:00
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Our Arts4Us Event is coming up soon, and we're excited to see you there! Join us for thought-provoking panels, discussions, workshops, performances, and more. 🗓️ 28th June 🕐10:00 - 17:00 📍Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
A poster promoting an upcoming event at Edge Hill University titled “Arts4Us Event.” The poster features a purple, green, yellow and blue colour splash with images of keynote speakers. At the top, the event title is displayed, followed by the event location “Arts Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK” followed by the event date and time “28th June 2025, 10:00 to 17:00”. Below the title, there is a faded square containing the following text “You're invited to an inspiring day of ideas, creativity, and collaboration as we share key findings and reflections from the first year of our research into a new digital platform supporting children’s mental health through the arts. Featuring keynotes from leading voices in the field, including; Christopher Bailey – Arts and Health Lead at the World Health Organisation, Siân Brand – Chair of the Social Prescribing Network, Kevin Edward Turner – Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Company Chameleon”
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
On the 3rd June 2025, Prof Vicky Karkou was part of a roundtable discussion at the House of Lords organised by the APPG. It was a great opportunity to talk about the role of the arts in supporting children's mental health and our 2 flagship projects: #Arts4Us & #ArtsfortheBlues
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Prof Vicky Karkou has been invited to the House of Lords round table discussion on the mental health of children and young people, organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Creative Health tomorrow, 14:00 – 16:00. Find out more and register online here: teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19...
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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU @artswellehu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🌟Welcome to the third edition of our Arts4Us newsletter! 🌟 📢 Don't miss our upcoming event: 🗓️ 28th June 🕐10:00 - 17:00 📍Edge Hill University, Ormskirk Register Here: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...
Our third edition of our newsletter is here, shining in purple and yellow to spark joy and inspiration! Featuring our circular Arts4Us logo, an image of young people drawn by our Young Arts4Us with the following updates:  

We have been invited to the House of Lords round table discussion on the mental health of children and young people, organised by the All Party Parliamentary group for creative health on the 3rd June.
Our collaboration with our Young Arts4Us panel continues to thrive. Their input is helping shape the project in meaningful ways.
We’ve successfully recruited participants for our creative workshops and focus groups. These have taken place across both health and community settings.
Our umbrella review exploring the effects of arts on health outcomes is currently under review with Nature.
Work is underway on a journal publication evaluating existing digital platforms
Preparing for our 28th June event, with presentations, workshops and field leading keynotes
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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 22/05/2025
This #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek we bring news of an event The Poetry Society is supporting in Ormskirk on 28 June! Join us at the Arts4Us showcase, featuring keynote speakers, panel talks & interactive arts workshops. Free to attend, open to all! Book a place at edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4us-event/
Graphic advertising the Arts4Us event. Black text reads 'SAVE THE DATE 28.6.2025 WHERE  Arts Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK WHAT Event moderated by our Young Arts4Us panel HOW presentations, workshops, performances WHO Christopher Bailey, Sian Brand, Kevin Edward Turner. Partners, children, young people and their families.' A purple background with images of the speakers. At the top, the Arts4Us logo in white. At the bottom logos for Edge Hill University and UKRI.
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